Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
(Syn: Ageratina altissima var. altissima)
Snakeroot-Chocolate Leaf
Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'
(Syn: Ageratina altissima var. altissima)
Snakeroot-Chocolate Leaf
Versatile native snakeroot; grows in any amount of sunlight, requiring consistent moisture in full sun and tolerating dry shade. Grown mostly for its attractive dark green foliage tinted with chocolate purple; darkest color in sun. White flowers appear on deep purple stems late in the season. Introduced by: Mt. Cuba Center
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 3-5'
- Spread: 2-3'
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 3-5'
- Spread: 2-3'
- Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
- Flower Color: White Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Consistent
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes